Q: Ira, who’s the higher matchup for the Warmth, the Bucks or Celtics? – Dehr.
A: Going into the playoffs, and positively after the primary spherical, I'd have stated the Celtics. However they actually have proven a level of flaws of their collection in opposition to the Bucks, together with now having to win each Friday in Milwaukee after which Sunday, in the event that they survive, again in Boston. So that may not even occur, anyway. With the Bucks, although, they've seemed superb in opposition to the Celtics and are projected to have Khris Middleton again the following spherical, though we have no idea to what diploma. Contemplating that Milwaukee solely has to win one of many subsequent two, it seems it will be the Bucks, whatever the Warmth’s desire. Then once more, primarily based on what the Bucks did in opposition to the Warmth in sweeping final yr’s first spherical, and primarily based on how Jimmy Butler was humbled in that first spherical, and primarily based on the Bucks declining to pay P.J. Tucker to retain him, there could be a big quantity of motivation to play Milwaukee.
Q: Can’t wait to get Kyle Lowry again. The additional days actually will assist. – Don.
A: First, let’s not lose sight of what Gabe Vincent has achieved as a fill-in starter. He deserves his justifiable share of credit score. And even with the additional time, Kyle Lowry’s hamstring will stay an unknown till we see in a different way. Keep in mind, the final time Kyle stepped away after first hurting the hamstring, it nonetheless wasn’t proper when he returned two weeks later. This time, the break shall be eight days. So now we have to attend and see.
Q: They shut everybody up. Joel Embiid. James Harden. Ben Simmons. A whole embarrassment. – Nate.
A: First, let’s not group Joel Embiid in there. He returned from a concussion, performed with a masks to guard a facial fracture and had a splinted thumb due to a ligament tear. You might see why he was considered one of Jimmy Butler’s favourite teammates. And, um, Ben Simmons was traded from the 76ers at midseason. As for James Harden, it will likely be very, very, very fascinating to see how the 76ers deal with giving him even one greenback extra going ahead.
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